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1991 educational video game
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1991 video game
Headline Harry and the Great Paper Race
Developer(s)Davidson & Associates
Publisher(s)Davidson & Associates
Platform(s)DOS, Macintosh
Release1991
Genre(s)Educational

Headline Harry and the Great Paper Race is an educational video game by Davidson & Associates based on newsroom journalism. The game has a "find-the-clue" format in the vein of titles like Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego.

Reception

Caitlin Ackelson reviewed the game for Computer Gaming World, and stated that "Headline Harry is a newsworthy "scoop" in educational software. Funny and compelling, it gives kids a reporter's-eye view of U.S. history. With its treasure-hunt approach to learning and adventure game format, the game provides an entertaining approach to U.S. political and cultural history and the fast-paced, superglamorous world of journalism."

The Los Angeles Times described it as "Carmen San Diego Meets the Front Page". Compute! felt the game was "Complex, but not frustrating".

References

  1. Oldenburg, Don (1992-12-31). "Global Games". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
  2. "EDUCATIONAL GAMES GET 'F' FOR FLEXIBILITY". DeseretNews.com. 1992-10-04. Archived from the original on October 13, 2016. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
  3. Ackelson, Caitlin (November 1991). "Stop the Presses!: Davidson's Headline Harry and the Great Paper Race". Computer Gaming World. Vol. 1, no. 88. pp. 88–89.
  4. "A Game for Inquiring Minds". Los Angeles Times. 1991-09-28. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2019-07-16.
  5. "Headline Harry and the Great Paper Chase". www.atarimagazines.com. Retrieved 2019-07-16.

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